Asparagus Spears with Mandarin Orange
Recipe courtesy of Harvard University Dining Services
Cook Time 25 min.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 4-ounce can of mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt (optional) and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Break off and discard the woody ends of the asparagus and cut the stalks into 2-inch pieces.
- Put the asparagus in a bowl, drizzle it with the olive oil, and sprinkle it with pepper and, if desired, salt. Toss gently to distribute the olive oil.
- Spread the asparagus evenly on a baking sheet and roast in the oven until tender, about 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, place in a warmed bowl, toss with the mandarin orange sections, and serve.